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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: The Discovery of Radioactivity: Dawn of the Nuclear Age

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the historical discoveries of the atom and radioactivity. Includes links to biographies of famous people.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ap Physics I: Appendices: Selected Radioactive Isotopes

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a chart showing Selected Radioactive Isotopes including: Decay Mode(s), Energy(MeV), y-Ray Energy(MeV), and more.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Radioactive Dating

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what radioactive dating is and describes the different techniques used, what they are used for, and the limitations of each.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Radioactivity: Expect the Unexpected

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explaining the process, risks, and benefits of radioactivity. [4:16] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Other

American Institute of Physics: Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides an in-depth exhibit featuring Marie Curie and her contribution to the science of radioactivity.
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Other

Nrc: Unit 5 Transportation of Radioactive Materials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan to demonstrate the process of transporting radioactive materials and wastes. Includes a Q&A section.
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Other

Nrc: Unit 4 Radioactive Waste

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan and activity to demonstrate the production, handling, and disposal of radioactive wastes.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: List of Radioactive Elements

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about radioactivity, the different types of radioactive decay, isotopes, and half-life of a radioactive element. Includes a long chart listing radioactive elements, atomic number and mass number, decay type, and length of half-life.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Radioactive Decay as a Measure of Age

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of radioactive decay.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Radioactive Decay as a Measure of Age

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of radioactive decay.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Radioactivity

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Radioactivity: how it was discovered, definition of radioactivity and radiation and examples of radioactive elements.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Radioactive Decay

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What radioactive decay is and the three different types. How it changes one element to another and its dangers.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Radioactive Decay Types Article

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Khan Academy provides information about radioactive decay. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Radioactive Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson gives examples of how first order differentials apply to radioactive decay.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Radioactive Decay Model

For Students 9th - 10th
A simple experiment where pennies are thrown, then half are removed, to simulate how radioactive decay works.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Half Life and Radioactive Dating

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains radioactive dating, how it works, and how carbon-14 is used to date the remains of living things.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Radioactivity Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an interactive quiz over radioactivity. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: How Does Radioactive Decay Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the processes of radioactive decay in primary and secondary modes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Radioactive Half Life

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The half-life of a radioisotope, rates of radioactive decay and variation in half-lives in different radioisotopes.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Radioactive Emissions

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on radioactive emissions including radioactive decay, half-life, using half-life, how to calculate net decline, a table showing how the count rate of an isotope might change over time, and a link to a test.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Radioactivity in Nature

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting essay about the prevalence of radioactivity in nature, with chart showing where it is found and information about half lives.
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Teaching Radioactive Decay

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a lesson plan involving the simulation of the radioactive decay of an imaginary substance.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Radioactive Dating: Looking at Half Lives Using M&ms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, middle schoolers gain a better understanding of radioactive dating and half-lives by using M&Ms to demonstrate the idea of radioactive decay. They will be able to see how scientists can determine the age of rocks by...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Radioactive Half Life

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains radioactive half-life and radioactive dating, and demonstrates how to solve problems with each.

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